Common Law of Contract & Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Fundamental contract law principles governing formation, terms, performance, and enforcement of contracts, including third-party rights under contracts.
Financial Services Regulatory Framework: Including FSMA 2000, Regulated Activities Order 2001, and FCA regulations governing financial services, regulated activities, and commission arrangements.
Data Protection Laws: UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR governing the collection, processing, and sharing of personal data in referral relationships.
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002 ensuring referral arrangements don't create anti-competitive practices or market restrictions.
Consumer Protection Legislation: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 protecting consumer interests in B2C referral arrangements.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws: Bribery Act 2010 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 ensuring referral arrangements are legitimate and not disguised forms of bribery.
Tax Legislation: VAT Act 1994, Income Tax and Corporation Tax regulations governing the tax treatment of referral fees and commission payments.
Agency Law: Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 governing relationships where one party acts as an agent for another in business relationships.
E-Commerce Regulations: Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002 governing online referral processes and electronic transactions.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and regulations that may apply depending on the industry context of the referral arrangement.
